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Mumbai receives one of the lowest tariffs in the country by Tata Power

Provides Lowest tariffs for residential consumers using 300 units and below in Mumbai and in India

January 20, 2014. By Moulin

In addition to providing 24/7 quality power, Tata Power has consistently ensured lowest tariff for Mumbai residential consumers using up to 300 units of power per month. Serving around 4.5 lakh consumers in Mumbai, Tata Power is the fastest growing power utility in the city and has achieved its sustainability intent of ‘Leadership with Care’ demonstrating ‘Care for its Customers’.

Tata Power consumers using electricity below 300 units category enjoy lowest tariff not only in the city but across the country. Tata Power’s tariff, as approved by state regulator is, fixed charge at Rs. 40 and variable charge at Rs. 2.13 for 0-100; and fixed charge at Rs. 75 and variable charge at Rs. 3.62 for 101-300 units.

Below is a table listing cost of electricity per unit in various cities:

Comparison of Energy Charge of Various cities  for 250 Units

Cities

Ahmadabad

Bangalore

Chennai

Delhi

Hyderabad

Kolkata

Rs. / Unit

Rs 4.50

Rs. 4.45

Rs. 3.60

Rs. 4.28

Rs. 4.64

Rs. 5.76

Below is a table listing prices of electricity by various companies within Mumbai for 250 units:

Mumbai

Discom

TPC-D

Rinfra

BEST

Rs. /Unit

3.02

5.68

4.52

As per the tariff orders for the three key power distribution utilities operating in Mumbai (excluding MSEDCL which also distributes power across limited pockets in suburban Mumbai), out of the total consumer base of around 40 lakh households, more than 70 per cent fall in the category of those consuming 300 units or lesser per month. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thus, the low tariff from companies such as Tata Power for such consumer category is a boon for the common man of Mumbai. Out of Tata Power’s total consumer base of around 4.5 lakhs, consumers below 300 units account for almost 65 per cent of Tata Power’s total consumers in the city. 

Consumer Category

as on Dec 2013

Number of Consumers as per MYT

Tata Power

R Infra

BEST

Residential Consumer

 

 

 

0 - 100

0.60

7.95

2.98

101-300

2.35

10.87

3.55

Residential low end Consumers

2.94

18.83

6.53

 Total Consumers

 4.49

25.02 

10.35 

Tata Power has continuously tried to bring consumer a choice and has given them foremost priority. Tata Power aims to deliver the best customer service for the city of Mumbai by continuously introducing new and innovative customer care solutions. The Company has also done steady network expansion within the city with a focus on 11 clusters post receiving permission from MERC on August 22, 2012.

Speaking on this initiative Mumbai power distribution scenario, Mr. Padmanabhan- Executive Director, Operations, Tata Power stated, “Our efforts in providing most affordable tariffs to residential consumers despite challenges is a benchmark for electricity service providers in Mumbai and in India. We thoroughly validate Tata Power’s commitment to offering ‘Mumbaikars’ reliable and uninterrupted power supply at competitive prices in years to come. Tata Power is committed to bringing down tariff through ongoing efforts by building its own network. We will continue our efforts towards supplying consumers with efficient, affordable, 24x7 power at maximum convenience. We are thankful to the consumers of Mumbai for choosing Tata Power as their electricity service provider and for their immense trust in us.”

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